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POSH at Work is an organization that believes that sexual harassment at workplace does not only cause mental and/or physical damage to the person harassed but also seriously curtails opportunities at work by creating a discriminatory work environment.
"Encouraging the development of natural community connections may serve to create feelings of acceptance and self-worth outside of the incel ideology and community."
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Incels, or 'involuntary celibate' men, are increasingly radicalising online and committing acts of violence against women.
The movement came into the spotlight yet again in the UK’s Plymouth, where a 22-year-old man shot dead five people, including a toddler.
An extreme section of Incels even advocate violence against women. However, not all members of the subculture are violent, experts say.
An incel is a member of an online subculture of people who define themselves as unable to get a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one.
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An incel is a member of an online subculture of people who define themselves as unable to get a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one.
Many believe that child sexual abuse can't happen in their organization, or that no one they know could be an abuser. When volunteers and staff members learn the facts, they are better able to protect children in their care.
In its ‘‘Handbook on Implementation of POCSO Act, 2012, for School Management and Staff’, The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has prescribed that schools should set up committees with students as well as parents and management representatives on campus.
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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 came into force with effect from 14th November, 2012.
POSCO Act is gender neutral. The consent of the child is immaterial under this act. This law mandates the reporting and recording of sexual abuse against a child. Section 19(1) of the POSCO Act makes it compulsory to report the offence.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 came into force with effect from 14th November, 2012.
POCSO Act protects children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography.
One of the most important provisions under this law is that any person who has apprehension that an offence under this law is likely to be committed or has knowledge that such an offence has been committed, must report it to appropriate authorities. It also states that any personnel of media, hotel, lodge, hospital, club, studio or photographic facilities, must report to authorities if they come across any material or object which is sexually exploitative of children. Failure to report under this law also leads to punishment with imprisonment and fine.
Sexual abuse can happen to children of any race, socioeconomic group, religion or culture. Find some precautions you can take to help protect the children in your life. Listen now 🎙️
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Now What should be remembered amidst all these arguments is that, consent is inherently conditional. One does not give blanket consent for sexual intercourse. One consents to specific acts, the time, place, and manner of the sexual activity. Hence if we were to argue considering this point, stealthing would most definitely amount to rape.
It explains how a trend can get dangerously close to becoming a criminal offence. Now, this may also go to show how acts of sexual violation can be brushed under the rug by dismissing it as a trend.
The article, ‘Sexual trend or sexual assault’ by MelIisa Blanco, explores how a trend can get dangerously close to becoming a criminal offence. This may also go to show how acts of sexual violation can be brushed under the rug by dismissing it as a trend.
Research shows that alcohol consumption correlates quite strongly with stealthing. There are a few studies that point towards college campuses (18-25 years old) being one of the hubs when it comes to propagating intoxication along with stealthing as something trendy. The perpetrator also uses intoxication as an excuse to defend himself when called out afterward.
Is the practice formally known as stealthing or Non-Consensual Condom Removal?
Formally known as Non-consensual condom removal, online communities dubbed it as ‘stealthing’ and that’s why it is popularly known as stealthing. It was actually Alexandra Brodsky’s article which brought this community in light along with bringing stealthing as a practice into the limelight.
Have you heard of Stealthing? One of the most important and unique sexual violations/practices across the world.
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"POSH at Work, as part of an ongoing research has put compiled understandings of sexual consent is not - from laws across the world. Find out some of the common aspects which legislatures have kept in mind while drafting the language of law surrounding consent."
POSH at Work, as part of an ongoing research has put compiled definitions of sexual consent from laws across the world. Find out some of the common aspects which legislatures have kept in mind while drafting the language of law surrounding consent.
"Is a non-consensual act always lead to criminal consequences? What if an act is done by mistake or with good intent in mind? Find out how and when is violating consent allowed by law"
"Indian laws speak of violation of consent indirectly in certain sections of civil and criminal laws. They prescribe what acts amount to an offence or violation and also prescribe a punishment or procedure to be followed to resolve the complaint. From the IPC to the POSH act to the POCSO Act, find out how and where consent is spoken of."
"The Indian Contract Act, 1872 lays down certain circumstances whose presence take away the free nature of consent. Speaking in terms of a contract, When two parties are not on the same page, even if consent is given by both parties, it is not called free consent. Find out with us, what are these circumstances and how they make consent less freely given."
In this EP# 1, we discuss possible circumstances under which consent may seem doubtful. One cannot assume consent in any of the discussed situations herein. However, in these situations, consent has generally been assumed because social norms don't focus on these nitty-gritties of understanding consent. Find out with us, when is it not appropriate to assume consent!
At POSH at Work, we are fully committed to setting the highest standards in terms of ethics for everyone who works with us or is associated with us in any manner.
For our Clients, we strive to deliver in a manner that they are not only compliant with different Laws but are also able to include best practices for a healthy, safe and equal opportunity workplace.
For our Associates & Partners, we strive to make sure that our working environment is conducive and enables everyone to work without fear of prejudice, harassment or bias in any manner. We are committed to create an ethos of acceptance and inclusivity such that individuals regardless of their individual identities with respect to caste, creed, gender, sexuality, race, religious beliefs etc. can feel safe, comfortable and included.